1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
To start off, 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante would be higher. Both 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante and 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage are equipped with a 5,340 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (543 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 233 more horse power than 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante. (310 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 178 kg more than 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 311 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante. (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Aston Martin |
| Model | V8 Volante | V8 Vantage |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 5340 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 543 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 745 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1814 kg | 1992 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 105 L |
